Sarah
Childminder in Basingstoke
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I am a very proud mum to my beautiful daughter and son. We like getting creative at home and love to be outdoors.
My services
I’m an Ofsted rated Good childminder. Children can learn so much from hands on experiences and that is why I promote this in my setting.
I like to provide a home from home environment where children can feel safe to explore, learn and have fun.
I have a play room full of different resources to meet the needs of children of all ages, along with a separate quiet/sleep area. There is also a large garden with a mud kitchen and plenty of room for children to enjoy lots of physical activities.
By following the EYFS and using the children’s interests, I am able to plan activities and outings which enhance their knowledge and skills.
My Experience
I have over 20 years experience in childcare, with children aged 0-12 years, in nurseries, school, holiday clubs and as an after school nanny.
I have regular training around behaviour management and other childcare subjects. I am keen to learn and develop my own knowledge in order to provide the best learning opportunities for the children in my care.
My Qualifications
Degree in Child development (in progress)
BND Early Years (level 3)
Level 3 in Home based childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Makaton
Safeguarding/Prevent/FGM
SENCO
Portage
Autism Awareness
Positive approaches to challenging behaviour
Thomas training
My Availability
Taking enquires for Summer 2026, Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:30
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees are charged by the hour to ensure I can be as flexible as possible for families. I accept funding for all children and also registered for tax free childcare.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 04/12/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
I was very hesitant about leaving my son with a childmilder at first, having a previous bad experience with my eldest. After this I decided to stay off work untill my son went to school, but after meeting with Sarah when deciding what to do with my youngest, im so glad I made the decision to leave him with Sarah!
Sarah genuinely cares about my son, as she would her own. Jack feels so safe and secure at sarahs, and is excited to go ( and upset when its not a 'sarahs day') He treats Sarahs home like it is own, and is so comfortable being there.
She follows the children's instrests, and always adapts activities accordingly to make sure they are engaged. They go out and about, almost everyday, and have such a vast amount of different resources available at home, which Sarah is always adding to, for the children's benefit.
There is something set up everyday to ensure the children are learning and growing. We are always kept upto date with what the children have been upto via the app, which is so lovely to see.
Sarah has been extremely flexible, and is always willing to help.
All children are treated as individuals, and are all celebrated with each and every milestone! Jack has come on leaps and bounds whilst being with Sarah, he comes home full of stories about what him and his friends have done that day, and is excited for their plans the next day!
I will be gutted when it is time for Jack to leave for big school, but not half as much as Jack will be.
I would recommend Sarah @ Muddy Puddles childcare 100%.
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KellieH
on 01/07/2026
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